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Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

Iowa City, Iowa · Grades PreK to 5 · Iowa City Comm School District

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About Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is a public school in Iowa City, Iowa, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 181 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Iowa City. With about 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.3 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Johnson County. Iowa City Comm School District runs 27 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 30 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1400 Grissel Place, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone	(319) 688-1160
School district	Iowa City Comm School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	181
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	16
Students per teacher	11.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Johnson County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 191470000881). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Bohumil Shimek Elementary School serve?

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School reported 181 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?

About 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 181 students and 16 teachers in federal data.

Is Bohumil Shimek Elementary School a public or charter school?

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Bohumil Shimek Elementary School in?

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is part of Iowa City Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/iowa-city-comm-school-district/

Where is Bohumil Shimek Elementary School located?

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is at 1400 Grissel Place, Iowa City, IA 52245. The phone number is (319) 688-1160.

How many other schools are near Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?

There are 30 other schools within 5 miles of Bohumil Shimek Elementary School in our directory.